Oil & Fuel Oil leak on Ford 1520

[Jerry Graham]

I have a Ford 1520 built in 1993. The front axel near the left wheel is leaking what I believe to be transmissioin fluid. It is not coming from the wheel but the assembly near the wheel. Tractor is 4 wheel drive. Seems to leak running or not. No noise from transmission when running. Any ideas on what is cause of leak and what it would take to fix?

 

[the old grind]

My '93 1520 4x4 leaked at the upper spindle seals from grit getting under the lips while doing boocoo FEL work. I&T's FO-46 manual covers the '20 series Shibaura-made Fords quite well, and new seals weren't all that much at the local FNH dealer. Replaced both in an afternoon. Could be you have the same issue I did, and the fix is hardly a biggie. Book & parts were ~$80 US. I kept the manual when I traded but can PM you pics of the pertinent pages. tog

 

[SteelHorse]

I'm having the same issue. Is there any way you could share those images?

 

[the old grind]

:welcome:
There are small differences between '90s 1520 (1.3L) and current T-1520 (1.7L). Had the first (have book) and have the second now. Front spindles on the T-1520 resemble those on the older TC-30, 1720, 1920. Will PM what pics I can.

Basically, you'll remove the steering arm (4 bolts on top cover of the knuckle assy) and the 'bevel gear housing' and vertical drive shaft can be lowered to access the seal (#14) between the knuckle & main tube. The one other seal is behind the wheel bearing. PM coming.

 

[Jerry Graham]

I did replace my spindle seal and that solved the problem. I would recommend the manual mentioned. It took me a bit longer than an afternoon but I was able to get it done and the leaks are gone!